Refrigeration Engineer Job Warrington area,England UK,Trades / Skilled Labor

Key Responsibilities Refrigeration Maintenance & Repair

Carry out planned preventative maintenance, servicing, inspections, and repairs on refrigeration units and associated temperature-control equipment.
Diagnose and rectify refrigeration, electrical, electronic, and control system faults using appropriate diagnostic equipment.
Undertake leak detection, refrigerant recovery, evacuation, charging, and pressure testing activities in accordance with environmental and legislative requirements.
Perform repairs and replacement of refrigeration components including compressors, condensers, evaporators, expansion devices, sensors, controllers, and electrical systems.
Complete all repairs to manufacturer specifications and Company quality standards.
Ensure refrigeration systems achieve required temperature performance and operational standards following repair.
Support emergency breakdown and call-out activities where required.
Assist with commissioning and testing of new refrigeration equipment and installations.
Ensure all work is completed to a “Right First Time” standard..

Refrigeration System Performance

Ensure refrigeration systems consistently achieve specified temperature performance requirements.
Verify refrigeration units are capable of maintaining customer temperature specifications before vehicles are returned to service.
Conduct temperature performance testing and operational validation following repairs.
Investigate and resolve recurring refrigeration faults and temperature-control issues.
Support the protection of customer products through effective refrigeration system maintenance and repair.
Monitor refrigeration reliability trends and recommend corrective actions to improve performance.

Regulatory & Environmental Compliance

Ensure compliance with F-Gas regulations, environmental legislation, and refrigerant handling requirements.
Maintain accurate records relating to refrigerant recovery, leak testing, refrigerant usage, and environmental reporting.
Promote environmentally responsible refrigerant management and leak prevention practices

Compliance & Documentation

Ensure all service, maintenance, inspection, and repair documentation is completed accurately and on time.
Accurately complete job sheets and record labour times against work completed.
Correctly record and account for all parts used during repairs and maintenance activities.
Ensure all vehicle inspections are completed in accordance with company and legal requirements.

Workshop Operations

Manage individual workload effectively and prioritise work assignments in conjunction with Workshop Management.
Communicate proactively with the Workshop Foreman or Manager regarding work in progress, delays, additional repairs required, and vehicle status.
Use workshop equipment, tools, and diagnostic equipment safely and correctly.
Maintain workshop housekeeping standards and ensure work areas remain clean, organised, and safe.
Supply and maintain personal tools as specified by the Company.

Health, Safety & Compliance

Adhere to all Company Health & Safety policies, procedures, and safe systems of work.
Wear and maintain appropriate PPE at all times.
Report hazards, unsafe conditions, accidents, incidents, and near misses promptly.
Contribute to a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the workshop environment.

Continuous Improvement & Development

Maintain knowledge and competence in line with current vehicle technologies, diagnostic systems, legislation, and industry developments.
Participate in training and development activities as required.
Support apprentices and less experienced colleagues where appropriate.
Contribute ideas and recommendations to improve workshop efficiency, fleet reliability, and service delivery.

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